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Do the markets even care about the US election?

2024/11/5
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The hosts discuss whether the markets are affected by the US election, noting that the outcome is uncertain and the markets are not always predictable.
  • Markets are not always predictable and can surprise even with significant events like elections.
  • The 2016 election saw a strong market reaction due to the surprise victory and promised corporate tax cuts.

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It’s election day. Everyone is freaking out. But the prices of some major commodities and indices remain stoically calm. We investigate. Also, we go long nuclear power, long bees and limit long a squirrel named Peanut.

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